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Glencoe 6 Unit 2 - Grade 8
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1
Define momentum
Movement
Inertia in motion
Speed of an object
Mass of an object
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Define PROMOTE
dissatisfaction with policies through demonstrations such as boycotts
to fill or build up again
to advance, encourage, or support
to formally forbid a person or group from doing something
3
Define Homicide
a government in power
the killing of a person
a lack of interest
to apply oil or grease
4
Define Zoology
Study of Animals
The study of matter
The study of plants
The study of energy
5
Define botany
unwanted waste material
study of plant life
study of animals
study of year-round weather conditions
6
What does
solitude
mean in this sentence?: "He loved the silence and solitude."
friendship
quiet
solid
alone
7
What sentence uses solitude correctly?
I'm with a bunch of my friends in solitude
My dad sat in solitude by himself
Together is my group name we sing in solitude
To be one is to be solitude
8
Define: Feline
cat-like; a member of the cat family
a ruler who abuses power
weird; distorted
speechless because of shock or amazement
9
Which sentence uses the word
cultivate
correctly?
I don't know how to cultivate this homework
I cultivate all the food in my kitchen
Apples are my favorite cultivate
Potatoes were first cultivated by indigenous people in the Andes mountains
10
Define botany.
Growing of plants
Art of desigining plants
Study of plants
Plant breeding
11
Define Philanthropy
Separated from the presence of others
Smart and perseptive
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Doing good for others; charity
12
Define aquatic
using water for plants
relating to water
giving animals water
waterways in the world
13
a haughty person is ......... (complete with synonym).
arrogant
cruel
tall
foolish
14
Define humane
to be angry with
to be indifferent
to be greedy
to be kind
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Define
haughty
.
moral; virtuous
generous; giving
selfish; rude
arrogant; proud
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Define: animated
scary
Mickey Mouse
goofy
full of spirit, lively
17
Define
demote
.
terminate or end
portray emotion in a theatrical manner
lower position of someone to a less important one
situate far away; banish
18
What type of creature lives in an apiary?
Ant
Bird
Bee
Ape
19
What does the word
demoted
mean in this sentence: The person got
demoted
in their job.
a person moved up
a person got sick
a person moved down
a person failed
20
Define solitude
to be with a group
to be alone
to be snubbed
to be unwelcome
21
Define "homogenous."
always together
the same kind or sort
diverse in character or content
the same rind or sport
22
Define unanimous
refrain from casting one's vote
no one should have to testify against them self
showing complete agreement
an excuse
23
Define arboreal
Where ships find shelter.
Living in trees.
A shady alcove formed by trees.
A day for planting real trees.
24
Define "unanimous"
To go or move back or further away from a previous position
Fully in agreement; held or carried by everyone involved
The practice of claiming to have morals that one’s behavior doesn't show
To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
25
Define Biology
The Study of Life
The Study of Homeostasis
The Study of Interdependence
The Study of Heredity
26
to lurk
means:
to creep around, hide out, and wait to attack
to nearly fall by tripping or missing a step
to suddenly move — usually forward
to sail or skate with ease across a surface
27
What is anthropolgy?
The study of the production of goods
The study of past events
The study of humans
The study of human social behavior and social patterns
28
Define: Shuffle
An irregular shaped spot, usually on skin.
To rearrange a group of objects.
A mixture composed of different ingredients.
An evening meal, generally light and informal.
29
Define: Carnivorous
loyalty
meat-eating
kindly, gentle, or harmless
to accumulate, grow by additions
30
Define Burrow
half of the Earth
when a living thing grows & develops
moisture in the air
to make a hole or passage under something
31
Define reap
dedication
garden
harvest
work
32
Define cunning
great or intense
without success
skillfully deceitful
ridicule
33
Define Habitat
A habit, like biting nails or flipping pens
An unnatural environment where an organism lives
The environment where only animals live
The environment where organisms live
34
Which two words are synonyms of cultivate as it is used in this sentence?
.
Ponder, contact
improve, refine
Submit, enter
document, contract
35
Based on the sentence, what does "reap the harvest" mean? "Technical institutions will reap the harvest of these gains."
plant the seeds
discover the source
sell the crops
collect the rewards
36
Define cultivate
to prepare soil for crops
land given by the government
a system of producing and consuming goods
to exchange goods and services
37
Which sentence uses momentum correctly
She used all her momentum to pitch the softball
She loves to eat foods that contain a lot of momentum
There is no momentum to describe how confuse she was
38
Which sentence uses momentum correctly?
The sled gained momentum as it slid down the hill.
The mystery novel built momentum as the plot advanced.
The plant grew with momentum.
The water in the bathtub quietly splashed against the sides with momentum.
39
Define momentary.
last for an eternity
lasts one day
lasts for 5 minutes exactly
lasts a short period of time
40
Which sentence is the correct way to use motive?
The criminals motive was to protect his family from harm.
My motive is to be a magician For the circus.
My motive is to be a rock.
Motive is when you hate something.
41
Define antibiotic
I don't know
a medicine that destroys microorganisms
medicine for animals
doctors that study microorganisms
42
Define "gait"
the driving force that inspires individuals to take action
a person’s manner of walking
losing water from the body
prizes or treasures
43
What is a synonym for lair in this sentence? The animal’s lair was hidden below a fallen tree.
tail
fur
nose
den
44
Define
immobilize.
cause to be unable to move
intense feelings of suffering
to move in a twisting or contorted motion
call upon in supplication
45
Define
Remote
able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed
to be seen as less important when compared else
obviously harmful, damaging
far away from other people, houses, cities, etc
46
define
mobile
impossible to move or change
moving, able to move
a brief pleasure outing
made faster
47
define TERRARIUM
an organism that eats only plants
able to pass through
water filled container for aquatic organisms
closed container where land organisms can live & be observed
48
Momentous
most nearly means
postpone
significant
small
reality
49
define
demote
protection or safety
changing often, unpredictable
trick, act of deception
to lower in rank or authority
50
"feline" in a sentence that says, "The feline creature stealthily crept in the night," what can we infer feline means?
It means a sneaky person
It means a nocturnal animal
It refers to a small dog
It refers to a cat or cat-like creature
51
Define lure
(n) something that strongly attracts or tempts
paying attention
(v) to attract; to tempt
a false statment that is damaging to another person's reputation
52
Define the term 'apiary'
'The technical term for beekeeper'
'A technical term refering to gardens with pollinator friendly plants'
'The proctetive clothing that beekeepers wear'
'A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives'
53
Define Remote
Close
Isolated
Alone
Proximate
54
Define
lair
someone who doesn't tell the truth
den; hiding place
a room in a castle
an evil creature
55
Define immobilized
upset
tall
in a shell
unable to move
56
Which sentence shows the correct use of the word "immobilized"
I had an immobilized carrot at lunch.
My leg was immobilized by the cast after my accident.
I immobilized my brother on the porch.
My dog immobilized all of his food.
57
Define lair
not this one either
a person who does not tell the truth
the home or den of a wild animal; any hideout
not this one
58
Define "reap".
To spread
To open
To mix
To gather
59
Define "
burrow
"
A musical composition for five voices or five instruments.
To make an effort.
A hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a small animal, as a rabbit or mole
A moving stairway consisting of steps attached to a circulating belt
60
Define Commotion:
A peaceful moment
A concert venue
A nosy confusion; disorder
A sandwich that features lettuce, bacon, and tomato
61
Which sentence uses the word UNANIMOUS correctly?
Jayden and Destiny took a unanimous.
James, Conor & Chase unanimously decided to try out for football next year.
Mrs. A-M is so unanimous.
Gia and Taylor bought unanimous at the craft fair.
62
Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word...momentum
fight
hybrid
combination
drive
63
Is cunning used correctly in this sentence? He has a cunning smile.
False
True
64
Define Remote (adj)
lacking in quantity or quality
sad; desolate; abandoned
situated far away, distant
A control that is used to manipulate technology
65
Define AMPHIBIOUS
something valuable to have or own
able to live or operate on both land and water
having a strong reason to do something
covering or extending over a large area
66
Define momentous
of no importance or significance
of little importance or significance
of some importance or significance
of great importance or significance
67
which sentences uses "momentum" properly?
as the ball rolled, it's momentum increased.
the ball gains momentum when it is not moving.
the ball never has momentum when it's moving
momentum doesn't exist
68
Define Shuffle
to make someone anger or to annoy
to cover up or suppress a sound
to walk while dragging your feet
mental instability
69
The boy acted in a
humane
way when taking care of the lost dog.
mean
caring
bad
hurtful
70
Define:
Motive
A close examination of the evidence
A reasoning why someone stole something
A reason a person does something — i.e. anger, hatred, love
What someone does because of love
71
Define "anthropology."
The study of human societies and cultures.
The study of ancient civilizations and their artifacts.
The study of different species of plants and animals.
The study of celestial bodies such as stars, planets, and galaxies.